Convicted child pornographer from Auburn ordered to pay victim's family $25 million

AUBURN, Alabama -- A convicted child pornographer from Auburn was ordered to pay his victim’s family $25 million following his civil trial this week.

Kevin Golden, 46, of Auburn was ordered to pay damages to the family of an 11-year-old girl he fondled and photographed during a sleepover with his daughters at his house in February 2012, according to an Opelika-Auburn News report.

Golden’s ex-wife, Jennifer, who was also sued by the victim’s family was found not to be liable.

In October 2012, Golden pleaded guilty in federal court to two counts of child pornography. He is currently serving a 35-year prison sentence in West Virginia.

The victim’s sought compensatory and punitive damages, income lost while taking care of their daughter and costs and expenses incurred during the trial.